Lee County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Lee County, Illinois don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Lee County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Lee County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 138 significant power outages in Lee County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 27–29, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 9,505 customers (37% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 4 hr 47 min of power per year, more than the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 46th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
April is the riskiest month: it accounted for 31% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 29 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Lee County has held roughly steady recently: about 4 hr 43 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 50 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 28, 2025) affected 465 customers (1.8%) amid severe thunderstorms.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 27–29, 2023 | 9,505(37%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Aug 11–12, 2021 | 9,310(36.3%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Apr 1–5, 2023 | 8,782(34.2%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Sep 29–30, 2025 | 8,245(32.1%) | 2 | No major storm reported |
| 5 | May 20–22, 2024 | 7,859(30.6%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Lee County?
Electric companies with service territory in Lee County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd | Investor Owned | 4,194,773 | Not reporting | |
| Rochelle Municipal Utilities - (IL) | Municipal | 7,341 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Lee County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Lee County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Lee County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Lee County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Commonwealth Edison Co, Rochelle Municipal Utilities - (IL) provide electric service in Lee County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Lee County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 27–29, 2023. It peaked at 9,505 customers without power (37% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Lee County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 138 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 4 hr 47 min of power per year, and on 29 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Lee County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/lee-county